37 weeks and 2 days

Wow I can't believe that Thanksgiving is already over! December already? It just seems so weird! Addie will be here so soon, it is sometimes hard to believe. Other times I feel like I might be pregnant forever! We had a little scare that she was trying to come early, but now that I have made it to 37 weeks she can come any time. I am 2 cm dilated, 80% effaced, and she is sitting really low in my pelvis at station+1. Which makes it kind of hard to walk, sit, stand, lay down, or feel comfortable in general.There was a big snow storm, which I believe made me have contractions. They were coming really close together, but they just didn't get very strong. I am learning how to relax through contractions like that. I have them throughout the day now. I try to think of them positively. They are bringing my sweet baby girl closer to me!  I think the Third trimester has definitely been the hardest on me. I sailed through the first and second, so it has been a big adjustment to get used to this. I have a feeling this baby will stay in as long as she possibly can! I am okay with that, because I want her to come when she is absolutely ready. It is just hard to have patience. I have just been really emotional. This week has been draining! But at least it is almost the weekend. My cute husband is so sweet to me! He always rubs my feet and constantly asks me how I am feeling throughout the day. It really helps to have someone who cares about how you feel and your well being. He is such an amazing man. I can't wait to see him with our daughter. He is going to be such an amazing daddy. He works so hard to provide for our family. I am in love with him more and more everyday! Last night we stayed up in bed talking and Addison started kicking like crazy. I am pretty sure it was because she could hear his voice. She loves it when he reads to her. She kicks and kicks. I know she will recognize him by his voice when she gets here! It will be so fun to see their bond and connection. I can't wait to see what she looks like and meet this sweet baby girl! Only a few more weeks, or maybe even days! Only time will tell! Here are some pictures from the past few weeks... Sorry I didn't get one for 37 weeks yet. But I have 36!

Working hard! :) My hair has been more curly since I got pregnant. I try to straighten it and it just gets frizzy. So I just get out of the shower, scrunch it and I am on my way. It makes things simpler, but it doesn't always look so hot. But what can I say? 

Thanksgiving photo!

36 weeks and two days. Trying to keep baby in! I was on bed rest most of the weekend for Thanksgiving break. 

Well that has been our lives the past few weeks! Just trying to make it to finals week in one piece. We will see..... 

Thanks for reading! 

-Lauren

Some good quotes that remind me to be patient for Miss Addie Belle-


“Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.” 
― Aristotle


“Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.” 
― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh